The top line looks really good, especially given Hischier should continue to steadily improve. After that, there are question marks. A lot of them.

If healthy, I think Marcus Johansson will be a 45-50 point guy. The issue is he suffered two serious concussions last season and another hit to the head, incidental or not, could see him sidelined for a long time. That'd be a big problem as he's at worst the 4th best offensive forward on the roster.

Pavel Zacha has averaged 29 points per 82 games through two seasons and has a long way to go before he could be considered a remotely reliable scorer. He's probably playing over his head as the 2nd 'scoring' center.

You'd like to bank on Jesper Bratt building on his 35 point rookie campaign, however, I should note he found the scoresheet just five times in his final 30 games. It's entirely possible he overachieved early and is not ready for top-6 duties.

As for the 3rd line, it's not fair or realistic to expect consistent contributions from a declining center and a couple of wingers who have combined for 64 points in 220 career games – especially considering the defensive minutes they play.

Miles Wood took a big step forward last season but his impact would be mitigated alongside Brian Boyle (46.99 CF% and 35 GF% with, 51.99 CF% and 51.22 GF% without) on the 4th line.

I like Joey Anderson and John Quenneville as much as the next guy but they're not dynamic offensive talents and couldn't be relied on for more than ~25 points, if that, in a depth role.

I'm not trying to be all doom and gloom here but if the Devils don't acquire another reliable top-9 producer – ideally on the right side – I don't see how secondary scoring won't be a big issue again in 2018-19.